2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC audio

Audio menu
Selecting a radio station
:Active station list
;Station frequency with memory position
The multifunction display shows station ;
with station frequency or station name. The
preset position is only displayed along with
station ;if this has been stored.
XSwitc h on Audio 20 or COMAND and select
Radio; see the separate operating instruc-
tions.
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio
menu.
XTo select a preset list or station list:
press and briefly hold the 9or:
button until the preset list or station list in
th e desired frequency range is shown.
XTo select a station: briefly press9
or :.
iSIRIUS XM satellite radio functions likea
normal radio.
You can find further information on opera-
tion in the "Satellite radio" section of the
separate Audio 20 or COMAND operating
instructions.
Operating an audio player or audio
media
:Current title Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the equip-
ment installed in the vehicle.
XSwitc h on Audio 20 or COMAND and select
audio CD or MP3 mode; see the separate
operating instructions.
XPress the= or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio
menu.
XTo select the next/previous track:
briefly press the9 or: button.
XTo select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9
or : button until desired track appears.
If you press and hold 9or:, the
rapid scrolling speed is increased. Not all
audio drives or data carriers support this
function.
If track information is stored on the audio
device or medium, the multifunction display
will show the number and title of the track.
Video DVD operation
You can only operate DVD videos in the Audio
menu in vehicles with COMAND.
XSwitch on COMAND and select video DVD
(see the separate operating instructions).
XPress the= or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio
menu.
XTo select the next or previous scene:
briefly press the9or: button.
XTo select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9
or : button until desired scene :
appears.
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Telephone menu
Introduction
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
When telephoning, you must observe the
legal requirements for the country in which
you are currently driving.
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see the man-
ufacturer’s operating instructions).
XSwitch on Audio 20 or COMAND, see the
separate operating instructions.
XEstablish a Bluetooth®connection to Audio
20 or COMAND, see the separate operating
instructions.
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Tel
menu.
You will see one of the following display mes-
sages in the multifunction display:
RPhone READYor the name of the network
provider: the mobile phone has found a
network and is ready to receive.
RPhone No Service: there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching
for a network.
Accepting a call
If someone calls you when you are in the Tel
menu, a display message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
You can accept a call at any time, even if you
are not in theTel
menu.
XPress the6button on the steering
wheel to accept an incoming call.
Rejecting or ending a call
You can end or reject a call anytime, even if
you are not in the Tel
menu.
XPress the~button on the steering
wheel to reject or end a call.
Selecting an entry in the phone book
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Tel
menu.
XPress the9,:ora button to
switch to the phone book.
XAuthorize access to the phone book on the
phone.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
desired name.
or
XTo begin rapid scrolling: press and hold
the 9 or: button for longer than
one second.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
XIf only one telephone number is stored
for a name: press the6ora button
to start dialing.
or
XIf there is more than one number for a
particular name: press the6ora
button to display the numbers.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
number you want to dial.
XPress the 6ora button to start dial-
ing.
or
XIf you do not want to make a call: press
the ~ or% button.
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Socket in the rear-compartment center
console
XPull cover:out by its top edge.
XLift up the cover of socket ;.
Socket in the cargo compartment
XLift up the cover of socket :.
mbrace
General notes
The mbrace system is only available in the
USA.
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your system is activated and operational. To log in,
press the ïMB Info call button. If any of
the steps mentioned are not carried out, the
system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be sent to you by mail. You can use this pass-
word to log onto the mbrace area under "Own-
ers Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged
Determining the location of the vehicle on a
map is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
or
XUse the COMAND/Audio 20 volume con-
trol.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RMB Info call
You can find information and a description of
all available features under "Owners Online"
at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
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A malfunction in the system has been detec-
ted if one of the following occurs:
RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button doesnot come on during the system self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in the FRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in the ïMB Info call
button does not light up during self-diag-
nosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
-F Roadside Assistance call button
-ïMB Info call button
RTheInoperativeor the Service Not
Activatedmessage appears in the multi-
function display after the system self-diag-
nosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expec-
ted. In the event of an emergency, help will
have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
Rthe vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
Rthe vehicle is not visible or cannot easily beseen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(
Ypage 255).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered. You cannot end an automatically
triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been ini-
tiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call
message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connected
message appears in the
multifunction display.
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All important information on the emergency is
transmitted, for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle (as deter-
mined by the GPS system)
Rvehicle identification number
Rinformation on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been ini- tiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Customer Assis-
tance Center and the vehicle occupants.
RIf the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter attempts to get more information on the
emergency.
RIf there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center, the system has been unable to initiate
an emergency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The
indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes con- tinuously.
The Call Failed
message appears in the
multifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call
XTo initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover :briefly to open.
XPress SOS button ;briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;
flashes until the emergency call is conclu-
ded.
XWait for a voice connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter.
XAfter the emergency call, close cover :.
If the mobile phone network is unavailable,
mbrace will not be able to make the emer-
gency call. If you leave the vehicle immedi-
ately after pressing the SOS button, you will
not know whether mbrace placed the emer-
gency call. In this case, always summon assis-
tance by other means.
Roadside Assistance button
XTo call Roadside Assistance: press Road-
side Assistance button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button :flashes while the call is active.
The Connecting
Callmessage appears in
the multifunction display. The audio output is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐
nectedmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
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If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle
Rvehicle identification number
The COMAND/Audio 20 display indicates
that a call is active. During the call, you can
change to the navigation menu by pressing
the NAVI button in COMAND/Audio 20, for
example.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
can ascertain the nature of the problem
(
Ypage 261).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or makes arrangements for
your vehicle to be transported to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You may be charged for services such as
repair work and/or towing.
You can find more information in the separate
mbrace manual.
The system has not been able to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp for Roadside Assistance
call button Fis flashing continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone
network is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
message appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo end a call: press the~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding COMAND/Audio
20 button for ending a phone call.
MB Info call button
XTo call MB Info: press MB Info call but-
ton :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in MB Info call button :
flashes while the connection is being made.
The Connecting
Callmessage appears in
the multifunction display. The audio output
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐
nectedmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle
Rvehicle identification number
The COMAND/Audio 20 display indicates
that a call is active. During the call, you can
change to the navigation menu by pressing
the NAVI button in COMAND/Audio 20, for
example.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating your
vehicle, about the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod-
ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz.
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You can find further information on the
mbrace system under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
The system has not been able to initiate an
MB Info call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp in MB Info call button
ïis flashing continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone
network is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
message appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo end a call: press the~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding COMAND/Audio
20 button for ending a phone call.
Call priority
When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency
call can still be initiated. In this case, an emer-
gency call will take priority and override all
other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
Rthe ~ button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel
Rthe corresponding button in COMAND/
Audio 20 to end the voice call
When a call is initiated, the audio system is
muted.
The mobile phone is no longer connected to
COMAND/Audio 20.
However, if you want to use your mobile
phone, do so only when the vehicle is station-
ary and in a safe location.
Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations gives you access
to a database with over 15 million points of
interest (POIs). These can be downloaded on
the navigation system in your vehicle. If you
know the destination, the address can be
downloaded. Alternatively, you can obtain the
location of Points of Interest (POIs)/impor-
tant destinations in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with
up to four way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the address entered.
XSelect Yesby turning 3or sliding 1
the controller and confirm with 7.
The system calculates the route and sub-
sequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
If you select No
the address can be stored in
the address book.
The destination download function is availa-
ble if:
Rthe vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system.
Rthe relevant mobile phone network is avail- able and data transfer is possible.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Pack-
age and cannot be purchased separately.
You can use the route assistance function
even if the vehicle is not equipped with a nav-
igation system.
Within the framework of this service, you
receive a professional and reliable form of
navigation support without having to leave
your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's
current position and the desired destination.
You will then be guided live through the cur-
rent route section.
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XPress theYesbutton to confirm the mes-
sage.
XWhen the Vehicle Diagnostics
Please Start Ignitionmessage
appears: turn the SmartKey to position 2in
the ignition lock (
Ypage 131).
XIf the Please follow the instruc‐
tions received by phone and move
your vehicle to a safe position.
message appears: please follow the
instructions received by phone and move
your vehicle to a safe position.
The message in the display disappears.
The vehicle operating state check begins.
During this procedure, you will see the
Vehicle
DiagnosticsActivemessage.
If you select Cancel
, the Vehicle Health
Check is canceled completely.
When the check is complete, the Sending
vehicle diagnostics data. (Voice
connection may be interrupted dur‐
ingdatatransfer)message appears. The
vehicle data can now be sent.
XPress the OKbutton to confirm the mes-
sage.
The voice connection with the Customer
Assistance Center is terminated.
The Vehicle Diagnostics: Transfer‐
ring Data...message appears.
The vehicle data is sent to the Customer
Assistance Center.
Depending on what the customer service rep-
resentative agreed with you, the voice con-
nection is re-established after the transfer is
complete. If necessary, you will be contacted
at a later time by another means, e.g. by e-
mail or phone.
Another function of the Vehicle Health Check
is the transfer of service data to the Customer
Assistance Center. If a service is due, the dis-
play shows a message to this effect together
with information about any special offers at
your workshop.
This information can also be called up under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com. Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(
Ypage 27).
Information on Roadside Assistance
(
Ypage 22).
Downloading routes
Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system.
A route can be prepared and sent by either a
customer service representative or under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Each route can include up to four way points.
Once a route has been received by the navi-
gation system, you will see the The
name>externalroutehasbeensaved
to "Previous Destinations". Would
youliketostartnavigation?message
on the COMAND/Audio 20 display.
The route is saved.
XTo start route guidance: selectYes.
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
If you select No
the saved route can be
called up later in the navigation menu.
XSelect Start.
Route guidance starts.
Downloaded and saved routes can be called
up again.
You can find further information in the sepa-
rate COMAND/Audio 20 operating instruc-
tions.
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehi-
cle, a message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance Center. The Customer Assistance Center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated
call.
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